News in brief from Northland

Refining NZ to start laying off about 90 staff as global fuel demand slows.

Northland cause a boil over in Dunedin by stunning Otago in the semi final.

Northland won the tournament in 2018, a first for the region in 68 years.

Whangārei Primary School principal Danny Jewell hopes to hold the festival annually.

Road death a seatbelt reminder; and primary healthcare workers' strike called off.

"To say we're excited is an understatement," says NRU chief executive Cameron Bell.

Bay of Islands Māori land trust working to eradicate pests and bring back native wildlife.

Northland extract revenge over Otago in Dunedin.

Victim's former partner, who allegedly arranged liaisons, awaiting trial on 20 charges.

After day one, there were three qualifiers in the men's division and four in the women's.

Moerewa man admits drink driving causing death of teen in the town

After losing his partner to a tumour, Gavin Starling is running for brain cancer support.

The funding is part of a $164m Government investment.

Papermakers take centre stage in Whangārei, Kauri captain starts for Black Ferns

Iwi and police have been searching the west coast south of Hokianga since Tuesday evening.

Top skaters heading north; and two local books launched.

There have been changes for exam-sitters this year after school closures during lockdown.

The clinic first started in Pataua earlier this year and has been a hit with residents.

DoC focuses on educating the public and enforcement on protected reserves in Bream Bay.

Wane Wharerau's election comes after a time of upheaval within NZ's biggest iwi.

No plea was taken and the accused was remanded in custody to reappear on November 30.

A dozen divers from across the country gathered at Kawakawa's Te Papawai Pool.

Northland police were hunting gunman who fired at police in Tikipunga yesterday morning.